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Nov 8, 2024 · Gov. Kristi Noem said she plans to reapply to bring fireworks back to Mount Rushmore this summer. This comes after president-elect Donald Trump announced plans for a “most spectacular” birthday celebration for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.

Nov 7, 2024 · KELOLAND’s Bob Mercer noted a scene from the Independence Day fireworks display at Mount Rushmore that Noem hosted for then-President Trump in 2020 was part of his closing pitch to voters...

Jun 26, 2023 · A spokesperson for the NPS said after careful consideration, the parks service was unable to grant the governor’s request to hold a special event with fireworks at Mount Rushmore National...

“We will keep fighting to host fireworks at Mount Rushmore and celebrate our Freedoms.” Under Governor Noem’s leadership, the Fireworks Celebration was returned to Mount Rushmore in 2020 after being canceled for more than a decade.

Jul 6, 2023 · Under Governor Noem’s leadership, the Fireworks Celebration was returned to Mount Rushmore in 2020 after being canceled for more than a decade. Unfortunately, President Biden and the National Parks Service rejected the permit applications for the 2021, 2022, and 2023 celebrations.

MOUNT RUSHMORE, S.D. – The National Park Service (NPS) announced next steps in advancing the return of fireworks to Mount Rushmore National Memorial after an 11-year absence. The draft environmental assessment (EA) available for review today, explores the return of fireworks in a way that protects the memorial, the environment and park visitors.

5 days ago · south dakota governor larry rhoden has invited president donald trump to come to mount rushmore for independence day in 2026 to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks.

Feb 3, 2025 · Article Body. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. February 3, 2025. Contact: Mackenzie Decker Gov. Rhoden Invites President Trump to Mount Rushmore Fireworks PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Larry Rhoden invited President Donald J. Trump “to come to Mount Rushmore for Independence Day in 2026 to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday with fireworks.” He made this invitation in a letter to the ...

The idea of holding a fireworks celebration at Mount Rushmore has been a political football for the state's executive branch. Former Gov. Kristi Noem applied to hold a fireworks celebration in ...